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Grand opening celebration coming next Tuesday for new Osage County Law Enforcement Center
More than three years after gaining voter approval in February of 2022, Osage County is set to open the doors of its new law enforcement facility next week. The Osage County Sheriff's Office announced...
Jun 10, 2025 Osage County Sheriff's Office graphic.
Minor injuries for one person after duplex fire in west Emporia
One person suffered minor burns trying to put out a small house fire at an Emporia duplex early Tuesday. Emporia Fire Capt. Greg Davis says crews were dispatched to 2023 Gloria shortly before 1:45 am,...
Jun 10, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Trial dates set in Moore's lawsuit against USD 253
A federal trial is tentatively set for May 2026 in Adam Moore's lawsuit against Emporia Public Schools. Before trial, which is set to begin May 4, 2026 and could last eight days, several other dates o...
Jun 10, 2025 Adam Moore awaits a decision on his employment termination appeal from the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education in March 2024. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Olpe man charged after two alleged incidents at Chase County cell tower
A first court appearance is coming later this month in the case of an Olpe man accused of burglarizing a cell phone tower in Chase County. Jeremy James Cox was sought by the Chase County Sheriff's Off...
Jun 10, 2025 Jeremy Cox. Lyon County Jail photo.
Nine to be honored when National Memorial to Fallen Educators is rededicated; fundraising continues for new tablet
Induction ceremonies begin next week for the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Part of the annual activities include the rededication of the National Memorial to Fallen Educators on June 20, and there w...
Jun 10, 2025 Emporia State University photo.
Similar topics ahead for separate USD 251, USD 252 meetings
The USD 251 North Lyon County school board may approve its annual staff salary and benefits package as part of its regular meeting Wednesday. Board members will have an executive session on negotiatio...
Jun 10, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
President search update ahead for RDA meeting Friday
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors will meet this week with two key items to discuss. Following comments from Interim President Lyle Butler, Board President...
Jun 10, 2025 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
New quarry request before Lyon County Planning Board
The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board has one action item for its monthly meeting this week. Board members will hear more discussions about a proposed quarry in the 100 block of Road 140 as propo...
Jun 10, 2025 Lyon County logo.
Latest round of 2026 allocation requests to come before Lyon County Commissioners during study session Wednesday
The 2026 budgeting process will continue Wednesday for Lyon County Commissioners. During a study session, commissioners will receive the latest allocation requests from the following agencies and coun...
Jun 09, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
ESU Summer Theatre kicks off Friday with Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook
Emporia State University is kicking off its summer theatre season this weekend. The first of two shows on the calendar this summer is Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook is based on one of the installments ...
Jun 09, 2025 Cast and crew of ESU Summer Theatre's upcoming production of Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook.
Pictured left to right: JoyAnne Boutz (Costume crew), Hannah Johnson (Junie B. Jones), Ethan Maestas (Ricardo), Lexi Vega (Director) and ESU Theatre Director Aubrey Wilson. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
